# Indiana SB 286: Cannabis regulation.

Indiana SB 286, Cannabis regulation., is a Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026) Senate bill sponsored by Rodney Pol (Democratic); status failed, last action 2026-01-15 (Senator Walker K added as second author) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Indiana SB 286
- State: Indiana
- Session: Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026)
- Title: Cannabis regulation.
- Status: failed
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-01-12
- Last action: 2026-01-15, Senator Walker K added as second author
- Sponsor: Rodney Pol (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Subjects: commerce and technology
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Permits the use of cannabis by: (1) a person at least 21 years of age; and (2) a person with a serious medical condition as determined by the person's physician. Establishes the adult use cannabis excise tax, and requires a retailer to transfer the tax to the department of state revenue for deposit in the state general fund. Exempts veterans from payment of the sales tax on medical or adult use cannabis. Establishes a cannabis program (program) to permit the cultivation, processing, testing, transportation, and sale of cannabis by holders of a valid permit. Establishes the Indiana cannabis commission (ICC) as a state agency to oversee, implement, and enforce the program, and establishes the ICC advisory committee to review the effectiveness of the program. Requires that permit holders take steps to prevent diversion of cannabis to unauthorized persons. Requires that cannabis and cannabis products be properly labeled, placed in child resistant packaging, and tested by an independent testing laboratory before being made available for purchase. Prohibits packaging cannabis in a manner that is appealing to children. Authorizes research on cannabis in accordance with rules set forth by the ICC. Establishes a procedure for the expungement of a cannabis related conviction if the act constituting the conviction becomes legal. Makes conforming amendments.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Rodney Pol (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Kyle Walker (Republican), Senate

## Actions (3)

- 2026-01-15: Senator Walker K added as second author (Senate)
- 2026-01-12: First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce and Technology (Senate)
- 2026-01-12: Authored by Senator Pol (Senate)

## Bill text

- Introduced Senate Bill (S): [PDF](https://api.iga.in.gov/2026/bills/SB0286/versions/SB0286.01.INTR?format=pdf)

## Related bills

- SB 239: Various education matters. (signed)
- SB 204: Various education matters. (signed)
- SB 179: Indiana department of transportation. (signed)
- SB 185: Alcohol and tobacco matters. (signed)
- SB 80: Code publication. (signed)
- HB 1424: Farm and homestead food sales. (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced Senate Bill (S) (PDF)](https://api.iga.in.gov/2026/bills/SB0286/versions/SB0286.01.INTR?format=pdf)

## Related
- [SB 239: Various education matters.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-SB239-2026)
- [SB 204: Various education matters.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-SB204-2026)
- [SB 179: Indiana department of transportation.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-SB179-2026)
- [SB 185: Alcohol and tobacco matters.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-SB185-2026)
- [SB 80: Code publication.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-SB80-2026)
- [HB 1424: Farm and homestead food sales.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-HB1424-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IN-SB286-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).